Police search for suspects in armed robbery at La Romero

CHARLOTTE, NC (FOX 46 WJZY) - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three men who they believe robbed a local business at gunpoint.

The armed robbery happened at 10:06 a.m. August 16 at the La Romero business located at 6301 South Boulevard.

CMPD said the suspects brandished handguns and pointed them at employees. Thethree men proceeded to rob the business and fled the scene on foot towards Wicker Drive.

The first suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0” tall, muscular build and was last seen wearing dark clothing, a book bag, dark sneakers and a dark cloth covering the lower part of his face.

The second suspect was described as approximately 5’8”-5’10” tall, with a thin build, shoulder length dreadlocks, dark clothing and wearing a white shirt over his face.

The third suspect was a black male, approximately 5’-8”-5’10” tall, heavy set, wearing a dark blue shirt, black shorts that had white stripes, a dark toboggan and a black bandana covering his face.

Anyone with information concerning these cases or the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.